A La Mode vs Dried Lavender
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, A La Mode belongs to the beige family and Dried Lavender to the blue family. A La Mode (LRV 85) reflects noticeably more light than Dried Lavender (LRV 29), a difference of 56 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. A La Mode runs warm while Dried Lavender is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 38.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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A La Mode vs Dried Lavender Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see A La Mode on one side and Dried Lavender on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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